Story Geek Book Club: The Clean Getaway by Nic Stone ELA English Language Arts
Kiera Astrid, M.L.I.S, M.F.A
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(90)
In this four week book club students discover Nic Stone's bestselling middle-grade, road-trip story through American race relations past and present. Themes include facing the humanity of our heroes and making amends.
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 6
Class structure: We'll meet once a week for 55 minutes to discuss the book Clean Getaway by Nic Stone. Reading expectation is approximately 50-75 pages a week. In class, we'll answer questions about the section we read for that week to further our understanding of the story, its characters, the story's themes, the author's intention, and how the story relates to our lives and our world. I guide the discussion emphasizing respectful listening and connection to the story and its characters as a...
This class is taught in English.
Students read and discuss The Clean Getaway by Nic Stone encouraging close reading skills and deeper understanding of its themes. Students are encouraged to think critically and share their life experiences. Students learn through the story, discussion questions, and lessons and resources I provide about history in the Southern United States during the sixties as well as a few literary terms we use when we talk about story.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(90)
I believe in the power of Story. Stories are magical teachers. They open our minds and hearts. They remind us of our similarities and introduce us to our differences. They comfort us when our abilities or identities have been misunderstood. They...
Group Class
$12
weekly or $45 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
50 min
Completed by 17 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
2-12 learners per class
